Dudley recruitment agencies - Agency Central

While best known as a centre for manufacturing and industry, recruitment in Dudley is now largely focussed on the service sectors. Agencies in the town, and surrounding borough, support local employment by finding permanent, temporary or contract candidates for the high number of new businesses in the area, as well as already established firms.

Areas of work

As with the rest of the West Midlands, employment has historically revolved around the manufacturing sector. 15% of the working population still operate in manufacturing, equating to 16,000 jobs. The Thomas Dudley Group, which includes Thomas Dudley and Waterfit, is one of the main manufacturing employers and accounts for 350 staff.  

The majority of the local population work within the service sector, with tourism being particular strong. More than 8,000 people are employed within the local ‘visitor economy’, with attractions including the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley Zoo and Hagley Hall.

Other notable sources of vacancies include Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley College and Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill.   

Finding recruitment services

There is a diverse mix of recruitment agencies in Dudley, including both multi-sector recruiters and industry specialists. Employers and job seekers will find the highest concentration within Dudley town centre, which is close to Duncan Edwards Way. These are mainly located off the high street and the Inhedge. A little further afield, agencies can be found towards Burnt Tree and Dudley Port, a short distance from Castle Gate Island.